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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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